This title focuses on Danica Patrick and gives information related to her early life, her time racing in NASCAR, and the legacy she leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

This title focuses on Dale Earnhardt Jr. and gives information related to his early life, his time racing in NASCAR, and the legacy he leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

This title focuses on Bubba Wallace and gives information related to his early life, his time racing in NASCAR, and the legacy he leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one." --Kirkus "Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women's achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific concept within middle-grade reach." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Selected for the New York Public Library Best of 2019 List! Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr! To her adoring public, Hedy Lamarr was a glamorous movie star, widely considered the most beautiful woman in the world. But in private, she was something more: a brilliant inventor. And for many years only her closest friends knew her secret. Now Laurie Wallmark and Katy Wu, who collaborated on Sterling's critically acclaimed picture-book biography Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code, tell the inspiring story of how, during World War Two, Lamarr developed a groundbreaking communications system that still remains essential to the security of today's technology. Selected for the 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 list, compiled by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children's Book Council (CBC).

Alex's heart book, Born With A Broken Heart, is an inspirational and educational children's book. It is our hope that this book will give parents and children the opportunity to learn about congenital heart disease (CHD) and to spread CHD awareness throughout the world. It is also our wish that the courage and spirit Alex showed in life will inspire others who face challenges to do so with faith, passion, and unconditional love. This book will be available through the following websites: 1) http: //www.authorhouse.com2) http: //www.alexheartfund.com3) Facebook Causes - Children's Heart Fund in Memory of Alexander Xavier GallegosIllustrated by: John Shallenberger

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the UKLA Book Award Winner of the Young Quills Historical Fiction Award Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize, Diverse Book Award and Iris Award Longlisted for the YA Jhalak Prize Nobody free till everybody free. Moa is fourteen. The only life he has ever known is toiling on the Frontier sugar cane plantation for endless hot days, fearing the vicious whips of the overseers. Then one night he learns of an uprising, led by the charismatic Tacky. Moa is to be a cane warrior, and fight for the freedom of all the enslaved people in the nearby plantations. But before they can escape, Moa and his friend Keverton must face their first great task: to kill their overseer, Misser Donaldson. Time is ticking, and the day of the uprising approaches . . . Irresistible, gripping and unforgettable, Cane Warriors follows the true story of Tacky's War in Jamaica, 1760.

Originally published in 1911, this a fascinating and detailed history of 'the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons etc, Which are Sought for to this Day'. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Incude - The World-Wide Hunt for Vanished Riches - Captain Kidd in Fact Fiction - Captain Kidd, His Treasure - Captain Kidd His Trail and Death - The Wondrous Fortune of William Phips - The Bold Sea Rogue, John Quelch - The Armada Galleon of Tobermory Bay - The Lost Plate Fleet of Vigo - The Pirates' Hoard of Trinidad - The Lure of Cocos Island - The Mystery of the Lutine Frigate - The Toilers of the Thetis - The Quest of El Dorado - The Wizardy of the Divining Rod - Sundry Pirates and their Booty - Practical Hints for Treasure Seekers

This is an inspiring compilation of twelve stories of courageous teenagers from all across Europe who resisted the Nazis. There is Kirsten, a Danish girl who helped save a group of Jewish children from the Nazis. Jacob, a young Pole, survived the Holocaust by concealing his Jewish identity and working in a German armament factory. Jacques Lusseyran, a blind French boy, organised a student resistance group called the Volunteers of Liberty. The Edelweiss Pirates were a group of German teenagers who opposed The Hitler Youth and aided homeless runaways from reform schools and labour camps.

Steve Prefontaine was better known to the world as simply "Pre". He was more than an exceptional athlete; he was an exceptional person. Pre once said "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." This book is not about what Pre gained during his short and brilliant life, but what he refused to give up as celebrity status settled inevitably on his shoulders. This unique story of Pre is specifically written for young people. Rocketman is told through the eyes and voice of Owen Morgan. Owen is a literary conduit through which the entirely factual events and characters are presented. The stories Owen shares with the readers are the stories of the people who knew and loved Steve Prefontaine, and the people Pre loved. *Author royalties will go to a special fund established by Linda Prefontaine for physical education and arts programs at Blossom Gulch School in Coos Bay Oregon. Blossom Gulch was both Steve and Linda's former elementary school. Rocketman CD is now available!!

Everybody's Favorite Brother (A real DC story) is a book about family life, faith, inspiration, growing up in the inner city, and black family life. It is a semi autobiography of the author, written about how his favorite brother's life touched his entire family.
It is an inspirational book for children and for people of all ages. It is written in the hope to motivate and inspire children to live on the right side of the law. Through some of the authors, and his family, trials and tirbulations he tries to connect to the young reader with realism by showing the consequences of one's actions.
It is an awesome and dramatic read for adults as well, because it deals with spirituality, faith, drugs and family life. This is a true story written from the authors memoirs.
Everybody's Favorite Brother is about a black family growing up in Washington, DC in the 1960's and beyond. It deals with the pitfalls and success stories of inner city youth. Although it is written about a black family it deals with families of every ethnicity.
This story chronicle's the life of two brothers, one living a regular life and the other living in the fast lane. The author was a regular kid with dreams and aspirations to become successful in life. He dreamed of playing football one day, going to college, and playing in the NFL. He was big on education, reading and sports. It was his love for sports that spurred his desire to read and become successful in life. Although he sometimes ventured away from his dreams, he always kept hope alive that he would be successful. He realizes later that his dreams were attainable if he had received more direction from mentors and/or adults.
The author'ssibling, JT, who is their favorite brother, lived in the fast lane. A young man that could make you laugh and frown in a moments notice. A troubled youth who was raised in a good, stable home but found the bad element of the streets very easily. He did not take to school and books like his younger brother (author); however he used his life as a model to show him that the fast lane led to a dead end.
JT lived his life as if there was no tomorrow. He lived his life at twice the speed of people who strive to be successful by following the laws of the land. Although a troubled youth, he was still a good mentor, protector, companion and caring individual.
Everybody's Favorite Brother is sort of a modern day Black version of the television mini-series "Rich Man, Poor Man." Which was about two brothers, who grew up in the same home but lived two different ways, one taking to crime and the other becoming successful.
Life has its way of showing us things that we never even imagine were real. Through the authors' faith and acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he learns that God is Omniscient (all-knowing), Omnipresent (everywhere) and he truly speaks to us in many ways.
Job 33:13-17
Why do you complain to him that he answers none of man's words? For God does speak- now one way, now another- though man may not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds, he may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings, to turn man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride.

Originally published in 1911, this a fascinating and detailed history of 'the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons etc, Which are Sought for to this Day'. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Incude - The World-Wide Hunt for Vanished Riches - Captain Kidd in Fact Fiction - Captain Kidd, His Treasure - Captain Kidd His Trail and Death - The Wondrous Fortune of William Phips - The Bold Sea Rogue, John Quelch - The Armada Galleon of Tobermory Bay - The Lost Plate Fleet of Vigo - The Pirates' Hoard of Trinidad - The Lure of Cocos Island - The Mystery of the Lutine Frigate - The Toilers of the Thetis - The Quest of El Dorado - The Wizardy of the Divining Rod - Sundry Pirates and their Booty - Practical Hints for Treasure Seekers

Exciting book of extreme sports adventures by daring, lifelong adventurer, Gary Paulsen

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Cowboy Ricky Rides Like the Wind is the story of one little boy and his desire to ride horses. When Ricky was two years old, he was not afraid to be put on a horse, and he wanted to ride in the gymkhana rodeos! Before he was five years old, he won a beautiful belt buckle. He is following his dream and next spring, he will again enter the gymkhana events. Ricky has learned that if he tries and fails, he must try again! Little Ricky Casas, Jr. - I love you! Keep following your dreams!

Back in 1987 and 1993, Robert Sanders, a native of middle Tennessee, took on two adventures of hiking in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The first adventure was hiking the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park from the Giant Forest to Mt. Whitney and back. The second adventure was hiking the entire John Muir Trail from the eastern side of Sequoia National Park north to Yosemite National Park. The scenery and terrain are described along the way, including different types of trees, wildflowers, and wildlife seen.

Come join us my friend, In the Land of the Boo. There you'll see Purple-Green sand, And little Betty Lou, too. In a series of children stories in Tales of the Boo, Uncle Jake takes a whimsical look at the magical, mystical world of the Boo - fanciful creatures who live along Lake Walleywakoo. Join them in their adventures as they explore such uplifting and relevant subjects as how helping the smallest Boo ends up helping everyone and how panic and wild imaginations can lead to mass hysteria. A true Aesop-style lesson for today's youth, The Tales of the Boo, also chronicles how, by not always following the crowd, one individual can change the world for the better. Rhyming in classic style, Uncle Jake makes this book a truly entertaining and educating read for all ages - and one that can be shared by all children and parents.

Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle ages are St. George, King Arthur, Sir Galahad, Siegfried, Roland, Robin Hood, The Cid, and William Tell. Historical persons such as Alfred the Great, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robert the Bruce, and Robert E. Lee round out the collection. Suitable for ages 10 and up.

A wonderfully written and engaging teenage memoir: read all about Jacqueline's problems with her family, her first love, her school life and her friends. Read extracts from her real diaries and the stories she wrote as a teenager; learn all about the music and books she loved, her troubled school life and her parents' difficult relationship. Written in Jacqueline's usual and inimitable style, this will be fascinating reading for her fans, and for anyone who's interested in what life in the UK was like in the fifties and sixties.

A companion volume to "Fifty Famous Stories Retold" by James Baldwin, "Fifty Famous People" introduces children to a variety of men who performed their parts in the great drama of the world's history. Included are anecdotes about great American statesmen, such as Lincoln and Franklin, as well as kings of long ago-Cyrus the Great, King Alfred, and Robert Bruce, boys who became famous as poets-Longfellow and Caedmon, and others who excelled in the art of painting-Giotto and Benjamin West. Other stories depict orators, scholars, inventors, slaves, and soldiers. Regardless of their fields of endeavour, all the characters portrayed show qualities that make them worthy of being remembered and looked up to as models of behavior. Young children will enjoy hearing these stories read to them, while older ones will take pleasure in reading them to themselves.

Scarlett Johansson captivated audiences as Marvel's Black Widow. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Johansson's life, acting career, and experience playing Black Widow.

Chadwick Boseman captivated audiences as Marvel's Black Panther. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Boseman's life, acting career, and experience playing Black Panther.

A companion to "Historic Boys," these are the stories of girls--and women--who changed and influenced history with acts of courage and daring. Compiled from stories that appeared in "Saint Nicholas" magazine in 1887.